HSV Hamburger winger Ze Roberto has asked fans for the benefit of the doubt after failing to report back for training after Christmas. He said: "I am sorry that I did not come to the training camp and to have informed the club so late about my reasons. I have a serious family problem which I can only resolve by being in Brazil. I would like to ask people not to doubt the reliability I have always shown during my career. I hope to be back in Hamburg as soon as possible and will remain in contact with those in charge." (Photo: Getty Images)